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Alex Kelham comments for The Times: Froome’s race to restore reputation

Press

05 July 2018

In an article for The Times, Alex Kelham discusses Chris Froome's uphill battle to restore his reputation and how the media's coverage could make a big difference to shake the negative perception.

Andrew Osborne comments for City A.M.: World Cup 2018: Sporting Lisbon and Portugal stars William Carvalho, Gelson Martins and Bruno Fernandes' contract row could trigger a new Bosman ruling

Press

27 June 2018

In an article for City A.M., Andrew Osborne discusses football players' rights if they choose to cancel their contract and the implications of doing so.

Alex Kelham writes for Sportcal: Top five brand issues at Fifa World Cup

Press

15 June 2018

With the Fifa World Cup now under way, Alex Kelham provides advice on the top five issues facing brands over the month to come, in an article for Sportcal.

Karish Andrews comments on financial fair play (FFP) regulations, in multiple media outlets

Press

13 April 2018

Karish Andrews comments on football team Paris St-Germain, who are set to face UEFA sanctions after accusations of failing to meet FFP regulations.

Alex Kelham writes for SportsPro: PyeongChang 2018: the top five legal talking points so far

Press

21 February 2018

Alex Kelham considers five of the top legal talking points surrounding the ongoing Winter Olympic Games in South Korea, in an article for SportsPro.

Karish Andrews writes for SportCal: The Neymar Transfer a watershed moment for football

Press

21 September 2017

Sports Business Group Partner, Karish Andrews has written an article for SportCal which discusses the recent transfer of Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior from Barcelona to Paris St-Germain, and the impact of this transfer on the wider football economy.

Alex Kelham comments for The Times: Lawyers come on to clean up unsporting behaviour

Press

31 July 2017

Alex Kelham has commented in an article for The Times Brief which discusses how allegations of tax fraud, dodgy transfer deals and good old fashioned dust-ups on the pitch are all creating legal headaches for clubs and players.

Alex Kelham comments for The Law Society Gazette: Money ball

Press

05 June 2017

Alex Kelham has commented in an article for The Law Society Gazette which discusses the increasing demand for Sports law, due to the "unparalleled commercialisation of the sector" and advances in technology.

Alex Kelham comments for The Times: When HMRC looks to the stars

Press

04 May 2017

Alex Kelham has been quoted in an article for 'The Times' which discusses how disputes over image rights are increasingly about income and tax.

Promotion of Head of Sports Business featured in New Law Journal

Press

04 April 2017

Head of Sports Business, Alex Kelham has been featured in New Law Journal as she is promoted to partnership.

James Gill comments for Real Business: What you should know about naming and shaming of late payers

Press

04 April 2017

Head of Lewis Silkin's Commercial and Technology group, James Gill has written an article for Real Business on the latest payment reporting regulations that came into force this month.

Serge Aurier visa ban

Press

28 November 2016

Andrew Osborne has commented on the breaking news that Serge Aurier has been denied entry to the UK due to his recent criminal conviction, across multiple international and European press and media outlets.

Immigration and nationality

Press

28 October 2016

Andrew Osborne has commented in the Lawyer Monthly on the potential Brexit effects and impacts on the sports sector, and the business therein.

Sporting Chance

Press

14 October 2016

Alex Kelham, Head of Sports Business Group, has written an article for The Law Society Gazette. The article discusses how women lawyers should find time for sport to enhance their professional and personal lives.

Rio Olympics exposed the level of bribery and corruption in Brazil

Press

08 September 2016

Head of Sports Business Group, Alex Kelham has commented in an article for Raconteur on the Rio Olympics and the level of bribery and corruption in Brazil.

USOC condemns unofficial use of Olympic hashtags

Press

24 August 2016

Alex Kelham has commented in an article for World Sports Law Report which discusses the unofficial use of Olympic hashtags.

Rio changes the game for Olympic sponsorship with controversial exemption for athletes

Press

17 August 2016

Head of Sports Business Group, Alex Kelham has commented in an article for news.com.au on the changes to the Olympic Rule 40 which saw the IOC delegate responsibility for enforcement to national committees. Alex states how the changes have created “confusion and inconsistencies” that seem to have benefited the biggest brands and the biggest stars.

Skateboarding to get Olympic air time

Press

29 July 2016

Following the green light from the International Olympic Committee (IOC), and subject to a formal vote in Rio, skateboarding is set to be part of the Tokyo 2020 Games. In this article for Sports Pro, Alex Kelham, Head of Sports Business Group and Frances Pollitzer, Trainee Solicitor discuss the cultural and regulatory challenges that skateboarding may face.

Russians put the Olympic ideal on trial

Press

28 July 2016

Sports lawyer, Richard Berry has commented in The Times which discusses the legal issues surrounding the Rio Olympics, in relation to the recent decision around Russia's participation. The article examines the legal and regulatory relationship connecting World Anti-Doping Agency, the International Olympic Commitee, the individual sporting bodies and the Court of Arbitration in Sport.

Are Chinese clubs getting value for foreign players?

Press

20 July 2016

Karish Andrews, Partner at Lewis Silkin and part of the Sports Business Group has commented in Associate Press regarding the value of foreign football players being attracted to the Chinese Super League.